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How Taiwan lives with looming threat from China

China is expected to rely on a blockade rather than an invasion.

NZ, Samoa strike deal on Manawanui disaster compensation

Samoa’s leaders say the reef damage has hurt fishing and tourism incomes.

Defence Force wants stronger collaboration from local industries

Defence Industry Strategy launched as civilian and military leaders cite global threats.

Did Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?

One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.

Denmark bans civilian drones from airspace ahead of EU summit

The ban carries penalties of fines or up to two years in prison.

US defence chief summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting

The Pentagon confirmed Pete Hegseth will speak but gave no agenda.

‘Obsolete systems’ part of $35m reboot to fill in for sunk navy ship HMNZS Manawanui

The sinking off a Samoan island was put down to a catalogue of failures by the NZ Navy

US agents arrest 475 in raid on Hyundai-LG plant in Atlanta, Georgia

South Koreans suspected of working in the United States illegally are the majority of the 475 people arrested in a raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia. Video / AFP

Roger Partridge: Time to unscramble government

NZ has 81 ministerial portfolios across 28 ministers and 43 departments.